Travelling from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The average duration of a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 2 hours 24 minutes.
Buenos Aires and Santiago (where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
With 168 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 04:36. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from AEP to SCL is with JetSmart at 23:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to SCL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Get there in one go from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) are available from here.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport out of AEP include:
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Buenos Aires to SCL with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between AEP and SCL include:
San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 38 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) operates direct flights from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
You can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Buenos Aires to SCL departing from EZE. Take off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and SCL include:
El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours and 8 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 36 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to SCL, kick back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel close to SCL if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
For a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, R 1,932 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 2,891. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
It's best to book 8 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to SCL around that time.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
May is the quietest time of year to travel to Santiago. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Buenos Aires to SCL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures average between -2ºC and 15ºC.
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santiago right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
Cerro San Cristobal and La Moneda Palace are just two of the big attractions to put on your Santiago travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Plaza de Armas.
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